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NUTRITION & YOUR SMILE
Aug. 15, 2022
Sugar and Your Smile: Oral health tips from a Registered Dental Hygienist
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. See how sugar can be sneaky for your smile.
Discussion Questions
How do cavities develop in your mouth?
About how much sugar does a piece of toast have?
What is one thing you learned from the Dental Hygienist in this video?
Healthy Foods and Drinks that can Stain Your Teeth
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this video, you’ll see why some foods that are actually healthy can also stain your teeth.
Discussion Questions
What are some food and drinks that can stain your teeth?
What are some things you can do to reduce stains on your teeth?
How long after eating and drinking something that can stain your teeth should you brush your teeth?
How to Make Healthy Snack Packs for Kids
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this video, you’ll learn how to make a healthy snack pack that will keep your stomach full and your mouth happy.
Discussion Questions
What are some healthy snacks you could pack for lunch?
What are things you pack in your lunch now?
Are any of the snacks you are packing now helping to keep your smile healthy?
Build a Smile Friendly Holiday Meal
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this video, you’ll learn how to make a holiday meal that’s good for your smile.
Discussion Questions
What kinds of food could you use to build a smile-friendly holiday meal?
What are some things that you eat during the holidays?
What is your favorite holiday treat? Could you make a healthier version of this treat?
Pros and Cons of Eating Beef Jerky
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this video, you’ll see why snacking on beef jerky can be good and sneaky for your smile at the same time.
Discussion Questions
What are the pros of snacking on beef jerky?
What are the cons of snacking on beef jerky?
What are some things you should avoid when snacking on beef jerky?
How Vitamin D Helps Build Strong Teeth
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this video, you’ll see why nutrients like Vitamin D help build strong teeth and a healthy smile.
Discussion Questions
Why is Vitamin D needed to help calcium protect your smile?
What could happen if you have a Vitamin D deficiency?
What foods have Vitamin D?
How does Ice Cream Effect Your Smile?
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this video, you’ll see why treats like ice cream can be both good and sneaky for your smile.
Discussion Questions
What are some of the effects ice cream can have on your smile?
What does ice cream contain that is essential for strong teeth?
What are some things you should do after eating ice cream?
Oral Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this video, you’ll see why pumpkin seeds have oral health benefits that are good for your smile.
Discussion Questions
Why are pumpkin seeds a great source of nutrients for your mouth?
What kind of nutrients do they contain?
Have you ever cooked the seeds from you Halloween jack-o-lantern?
Best Farmers Market Finds for Your Smile
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this video, you’ll see why some of the things you might find at a farmers market can be great for your smile and your oral health.
Discussion Questions
Have you ever been to a farmers market?
What do fruits and veggies, like apples, carrots, and celery help wash away from your mouth?
What are spinach and kale packed with?
The Best and Worst Foods for After Wisdom Teeth Removal
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay, gum disease and help your body heal after surgery. In this video, you’ll learn what you eat and drink after wisdom teeth surgery can help in your recovery.
Discussion Questions
When do wisdom teeth usually appear?
If you need to have your wisdom teeth removed, what are some foods that you could eat after your surgery?
Why shouldn’t you drink from a straw after having your wisdom teeth removed?
Three Halloween Treats Your Kids Can Make
Halloween is one of the scariest times of year for teeth. Thanks to trick-or-treating and spooky parties, many children (and adults) indulge in candy more often than usual in October. In this video, you’ll learn how to make three Halloween treats that are not scary for your smile.
Healthy Halloween Recipes!
Halloween is one of the scariest times of year for teeth. Thanks to trick-or-treating and spooky parties, many children (and adults) indulge in candy more often than usual in October. In this playlist, you’ll see videos on how to make Halloween treats that are not scary for your smile.
Mouth Healthy Recipes!
A healthy diet can play a big role in keeping your whole body healthy, including your mouth. In fact, eating nutritious foods can help prevent cavities, tooth decay and gum disease. In this playlist, you’ll find videos that show you how to make mouth-healthy recipes for your smile.
Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health Recipes!
To help you learn how to cook some dishes that are tasty and help keep your smile healthy, Delta Dental of Arizona partnered with NOAH to curate a collection of mouth-healthy recipes. From snacks to drinks to main meals, these recipes are easy to make and come with tips from nutrition and dental experts. In this playlist, you’ll find videos for fun and easy mouth-healthy recipes.